Chicken Rice-A-Roni Casserole
A comforting and easy-to-make casserole featuring chicken, Rice-A-Roni, and creamy mushroom soup, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced Can use leftover rotisserie chicken.
- 1 box Rice-A-Roni (chicken flavor) Follow package instructions for preparation.
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup Can be swapped with cream of chicken.
- 1 cup milk Use low-fat if desired.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional) Cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack work well.
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (optional) Add for nutritional value; can include broccoli, peas, etc.
- Salt and pepper to taste Essential for flavor enhancement.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Rice-A-Roni according to package instructions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cooked chicken, prepared Rice-A-Roni, cream of mushroom soup, and milk.
- Add mixed vegetables if using and mix until evenly coated.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
This casserole can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. It also freezes well in individual portions for later use.